Franklin Community High School is a community high school based in Franklin, Indiana. It is a part of Franklin Community Schools. It serves almost all of Franklin and a small section of Bargersville.
Serving 1,590 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Franklin Community High School's student population of 1,590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Sun. May 24, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Grizzly Cubs
School Rankings
Franklin Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Community High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Community High School's ranking?
Franklin Community High School is ranked #724 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Franklin Community High School often compared to?
Franklin Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Community High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Community High School is 92%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Franklin Community High School?
1,590 students attend Franklin Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Franklin Community High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Community High School?
Franklin Community High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin Community High School offer ?
Franklin Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Community High School part of?
Franklin Community High School is part of Franklin Community School Corp School District.
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